Classical Civilizations Review

An ordinary citizen in the ancient Roman Republic

• patrician
• plebian
• counsul
• mercenary

Which of the following is a form of government in which the people elect representatives to make decisions for them, rather than having a direct voice?

• democracy
• monarchy
• oligarchy
• republic

What style of government did the Maurya Empire have?

• Centralized
• Decentralized
• Republic
• Democracy

What was a key aspect of the Mauryan government?

• Bureaucracy
• Tyranny
• Representation
• Racism

How did Ashoka Maurya make sure his people knew the laws?

• By creating the stone and pillar edicts
• By writing the law codes on paper and distributing them
• By creating the postal service
• By ensuring his people knew the written language

Which society greatly influenced Roman religion, language, and architecture?

• Greece
• Etruscans
• Persians
• Egypt

What was the written language of the Romans?

• Latin
• Greek
• Italian
• English

What were the Twelve Tables?

• Rome's law code
• The Republican constitution
• The imperial rules

What was the 200 year era of peace called?

• Pax Romana
• The long quiet
• Rax Pomana
• The Golden Age

Which of the following is a river that was important in ancient China?

• The Indus
• The Euphrates
• The Ganges
• The Yangtze